CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO CHAPTER THREE CHAPTER FOUR Introduction 4 A Star in the Making 7 Blossoming as an Aggie 16 The Sacking Superstar 24 Eyeglasses for the Masses 33 Timeline 40 Other Living Legends of Football 42 Glossary 43 For More Information 45 Index 47 CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Von Miller could not leave well enough alone Many athletes are satisfied simply to excel in their sports Their goal is to gain fame and fortune They are fine with having their lives revolve around their athletic pursuits But the Denver Broncos superstar linebacker is not among them He strives to be a well-rounded person Miller is fascinated with the world around him He seeks out new subjects to learn about He especially enjoys science He even runs a chicken farm Miller understands and cares about the needs of those who are less fortunate That empathy is especially true with children He gives of his time and money to help kids who are poor gain the gift of sight It is no wonder that he is one of the most popular players in the National Football League NFL Not that Miller allows anything to interfere with his game He is focused on the field as one of the most feared pass rushers in NFL history His speed and quickness frustrate blockers and allow him to take down 4
Introduction Von Miller plays the role of hero in Super Bowl 50 by stripping the ball from Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton 5